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Idaho’s relationship with Germany began when Germans first arrived to the Idaho Territory as miners, assayers, farmers, brewers and bakers in the 1860s. Thereafter, German immigrants continued to settle in Idaho, bringing with them brass bands, Oktoberfest and the Feast of St. Nicholas. These traditions endure. It is estimated that one-fifth of all Idahoans have... Posted on March 12, 2019 by Robin Cammarota in Dr. Steven E. Sokol, News0 commentsContinue Reading

“Strengthening the European Transatlantic Pillar: Can Germany lead in Europe without Dominating?” From Blissful Isolation from world events to Guardian of the Order Prof. James D. Bindenagel, former U.S. Ambassador and Henry Kissinger Professor for International Security and Governance, University of Bonn A perfect storm of combined challenges of growing multipolarity, rising unilateralism, and global threats is... Posted on March 11, 2019 by Robin Cammarota in News0 commentsContinue Reading

30 Years Since the Fall of the Wall 2019 marks the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, setting into motion the unification of Germany. To recognize the significance of this historic event, each month the American Council on Germany will feature individuals as they reflect on life before and after the fall of... Posted on March 8, 2019 by Robin Cammarota in News0 commentsContinue Reading

DÜSSELDORF, Germany — President Donald Trump’s Section 232 tariffs and quotas on imported steel and aluminium from the European Union show no signs of going away soon, according to trade policy and industry experts in Germany. While Section 232 measures were welcomed by many US steel producers, fears are mounting outside the United States that... Posted on February 19, 2019 by Robin Cammarota in News0 commentsContinue Reading

For many years Germany has been an important trading partner for the state of Tennessee and the largest European investor. (Photo: Larry McCormack / tennessean) STORY HIGHLIGHTS Matthias Heider is chair of the Germany-USA Parliamentary Friendship Group in the German Bundestag. Bob Clement is a former U.S. representative from Tennessee, serving 1988 to 2003. Steven... Posted on January 4, 2019 by Robin Cammarota in Dr. Steven E. Sokol, News0 commentsContinue Reading